Broccoli And Bleu Cheese Casserole Recipes

BLUE CHEESE BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook broccoli according to package directions and set aside.
• In a heavy saucepan melt two tablespoons of butter over low heat, add in flour while continuously stirring. Next gradually add in the milk and the whipping cream and increase heat to medium. Continue to stir and add cream cheese and about 4 ounces of blue cheese and pepper. Stir until cheese is completely melted and then add in the cooked broccoli.
• Place everything in a sprayed casserole dish, cover and refrigerate. You can refrigerate for 2-3 hours or overnight if you want to prepare the day before.
• Remove from fridge and add buttered crumbs for topping (2 tablespoons of melted butter combined with crumbled Ritz crackers). Sprinkle remainder of the blue cheese on top. Cook uncovered for 25-30 minutes on 350.

BROCCOLI AND BLEU CHEESE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a 2.5 or 3-quart baking dish with cooking oil. Set aside.
• In a large saucepot with 2 inches of water, add 3 packages of frozen broccoli florets and salt. Cover and bring water to boil and boil for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and drain the broccoli. Return broccoli to pot and cover, allowing broccoli to steam for a few minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.
• In the meantime, in a small saucepan, whisk together butter, and flour, then add in the milk, cream cheese, and blue cheese on low heat. Stirring mixture until mixture comes to a low boil and the cheeses have completely melted. Turn off the heat. Pour into the broccoli and mix until well combined.
• Transfer broccoli and cheese mixture into a 2.5 or 3-quart casserole baking dish and top with a light layer of plain bread crumbs and then with grated Parmesan cheese.
• Bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top turns golden and the sides are bubbly. Remove and allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving.
• Serves 6 to 8

ULTIMATE BROCCOLI - BLUE CHEESE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Steam or boil broccoli florets until just cooked, about 2-3 minutes - drain water well.
• In a large saucepan melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-low heat. Stir in flour. Add cream cheese, blue cheese, salt, and milk. Stir over heat until smooth. Stir in broccoli being careful to not break apart broccoli and pour into an 8x8 or 9x9 oven-safe dish.
• Mix 6 tablespoons melted butter with cracker crumbs until well combined. Stir in 1 cup of cracker mixture into broccoli mixture. Pour mixture into a casserole dish.
• Bake covered for 15 minutes.
• Remove from oven and sprinkle the top with remaining cracker crumbs. Return to oven and bake uncovered for another 15 minutes.
• Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
• This can be prepared the day before and you will need to add 25 minutes to your cooking time if it has been refrigerated.

DELICIOUS BLUE CHEESE BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Set oven to 350°F.
• Grease a medium casserole dish.
• Steam broccoli florets until firm-tender (about 2-3 minutes) drain well then pat dry with paper towels.
• In a large saucepan melt 2 tbsp butter over med-low heat; add in flour and stir for 1 minute.
• Add cream cheese, blue cheese and milk; stir over low heat until melted and smooth, then add/stir in broccoli.
• Mix 6 tbsp melted butter with the cracker crumbs until well combined.
• Stir in 1 cup cracker mixture into the broccoli mixture.
• Season with black pepper if desired.
• Pour mixture into a casserole dish.
• Cover with foil or a lid and bake for 15 minutes.
• Remove from oven then sprinkle the top with remaining cracker crumbs.
• Return to oven and bake uncovered for another 15 minutes.
• Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

BROCCOLI AND TWO CHEESE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Steam broccoli for 5 minutes with 3 tablespoons water in microwave on high.
• Drain broccoli and place in a medium sized casserole.
• In a small saucepan, mix chicken broth, evaporated milk, bleu cheese, parmesan cheese, sour cream and white pepper.
• Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly, until cheese is melted and sauce is thickened.
• Pour sauce over steamed broccoli.
• Top with French-Fried Onions.
• Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until sauce is bubbly and onions are golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.